1. East Asia Introduction
King SS 6

2. East Asia
For our class, East Asia will mean the area including China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia.
Our focus will be on China, Japan, and the Koreas.

3. East Asia Fast Facts
Has the 2nd, 3rd, and 14th largest economies in the world (U.S. #1, Panama #85)
Has a population of over 1.5 billion
All of the countries except for Mongolia have a military budget in the top 25 in the world (U.S. #1, Panama #111)
Has the #1, 5, 8, 17 exporters in the world

4. Economic Explosion
South Korea was a poor nation in the 1950s. Today it is a developed nation and one of the top 20 economies in the world.
China has seen around 10% growth for every year since This 35-year streak is unprecedented in known human history.
Taiwan has seen growth similar to that of South Korea.
Japan has been one of the wealthiest nations with one of the largest economies despite few natural resources.

5. “Knowledge and innovative ideas…lead to economic growth” –Junichiro Koizumi, PM of Japan (2001-2006)

6. Game Show Time
For each fact, your team will have to answer: Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea, or Taiwan

7. #1
This country has the fastest internet speeds in the world.

8. #2
This nation is made up of 6,852 islands.

9. #3
Hong Kong was returned to this country from the British in 1997.

10. #4
This country was founded (started) by Chiang Kai Shek in 1949

11. #5
In this country when you are born you are already 1-year old

12. #6
This country has the 4th largest army in the world

13. #7
In this country 33% of children are malnourished (do not have enough food)

14. #8
Playstation, Wii, and Xbox were banned in this country until 2014

15. #9
This country was ruled by Japan from 1895 to 1945

16. #10
Men spend $900 million per year on make-up and cosmetics

17. #11
This country has 28 government-approved haircuts (14 for men, 14 for women)

18. #12
This country has the second longest life expectancy in the world (83 years)

19. #13

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24. KWL
What do you know?
Think of the following topics: history, economy/business, pop culture, geography, flora/fauna, landmarks, culture, religion
What do you want to learn about E. Asia?